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South Ribble Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for South Ribble Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates12,908Searchable applications
13Recorded as pending
95%Approval rate · 10,724 approved or refused records
575Refused applications
10,149 approved · 575 refused · 397 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 May 2011 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building ControlLocal plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice Pre application adviceConservation areas Listed buildings and conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4 Direction – Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesinfo@southribble.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning@southribble.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas8 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Unknown07/2026/00051/TPO
beech tree within what was group of trees identified as G3 on TPO map15% crown reduction10% side reduction
3 The Cedars New Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 4AF
Received 27 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00052/HOH
Rear single storey extensionSite Area - 328 m2 Existing - Red brickwork, roofing tiles, UPVC windows & doors, white composite claddingProposed - Red brickwork, roofing tiles and UPVC window to match existing
1 Meadowside Drive Hoghton Preston Lancashire PR5 0AP
Received 27 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00053/TPO
sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)One mature sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus) located to the front/side boundary of the property, adjacent to the existing hedge and driveway.Approximate characteristics: mature height and spread, multi-stem branching, leafless at time of inspection (winter).Dense mixed boundary hedging located beneath and around the tree, forming the front garden boundary.Proposed works (full specification)Fell and remove one mature sycamore tree to ground level.Grind out the stump to below ground level to allow for hardstanding construction.Remove all arisings, including timber, branches, roots, and debris, from site.Remove existing boundary hedges along the front/side boundary adjacent to the driveway.Extend the existing driveway into the area currently occupied by the tree and hedging to create additional off-street parking.Works to be carried out using standard arboricultural methods by a competent contractor, ensuring no damage to adjacent properties, footpaths, or services.Reason for worksTo allow the extension of the existing driveway to improve safe off-street parking and vehicle access. The tree and hedging currently restrict the usable width of the driveway.
33 Alder Close Moss Side Leyland Lancashire PR26 7TT
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00054/TDC
Stage 2 Technical Details Consent for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling following Stage 1 Permission in principle application 07/2025/00249/PIP
42 Hall Carr Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5JJ
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00055/NOT
Proposed update to base station
P H Chandler 5 Talbot Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 2ZF
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00056/DIS
Discharge of Conditions 10 (Surface Water) and 11 (Drainage Scheme) of Stage 2 technical details consent 07/2025/00619/TDC (Plot 2)
Land Adjacent To Mayfield 24 Hall Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5ZD
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00057/HOH
Redevelopment of existing semi-detached dormer bungalow. Demolition of existing conservatory & garage. Change to existing fenestration, Proposed hip to gable conversion of existing roof, extension of existing rear dormer to span full width across the rear of the property. Single storey rear & side flat roof extension at ground floor level. Proposed works to the front to include a front porch extension & new bay windows to front. Change of external building materials to whitewashed slim profile brickwork and palewood timber cladding (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
15 Kew Gardens Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0DR
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00058/TPO
T1 - Oak Crown reduction of 10% and prune back to previous pruning points
8 Willow Tree Crescent Leyland Lancashire PR25 1YA
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00059/NOT
Installation of 1 No. OMNI antenna at 55m 1no. cabinet 1no. UNF collinear antenna 1no. GPS node and some feeder cables
Bee Lane Penwortham Lancashire
Received 28 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00060/FUL
Site alterations to include new external plant equipment and associated compounds, and elevation alterations to include new louvres
Unit 3.1 Lancashire Enterprise Business Park Centurion Way Farington Preston Lancashire PR26 6TZ
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00061/DIS
Discharge of condition 4 (Emission 2), 5 (SAP), 8 (Foul and Surface water), 11 (Construction Nuisance Prevention Plan), 13 (Tree Protection Plan) and 15 (Biodiversity Enhancement) of planning approval 07/2023/00383/OUT
Land To The Rear Of Chez Soi Smithy Lane Much Hoole Preston Lancashire PR4 4QJ
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00063/HOH
Erection of single storey rear extension
42 Wateringpool Lane Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5AP
Received 29 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00064/HPD
Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length - 5.1m, height - 3.3m and height to eaves - 2.1m.
4 Pendlebury Close Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5YT
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00065/DIS
Proposed Discharge of Condition no 10 (Archaeological Investigation) of planning permission 07/2024/00831/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a two-storey educational building (Use Class F1(a)) containing roof top photovoltaic (PV) panels, erection of a separate canopy structure covered by PV Panels, installation of ground source heat pumps, provision of hard and soft landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and revised pedestrian access).
Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5SS
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00066/HOH
Proposed double storey front extension and front bay window extension. Change to front elevation fenestration details. Addition of render to part of front elevation of dwellinghouse.
2 Oak Gardens Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5XP
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00067/DIS
Discharge of conditions 22 and 23 pursuant to permission 07/2025/00761/FUL for redevelopment of Wellfield Academy including: demolition of existing buildings and erection of two new school buildings; stand-alone canopies; installation of solar panels; landscaping, playing field, and car park reconfiguration; together with associated cycle parking, substation, sprinkler tank, ground-source heat pump enclosure, bin store and relocation of storage container; and temporary access and parking off Carlton Road during construction and demolition.
Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive Leyland PR25 2TP
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00068/VAR
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning approval 07/2025/00279/HOH to permit an increase in height of the eaves level by approximately 450mm (part-retrospective)
Deneroyd 39 Chain House Lane Whitestake Preston Lancashire PR4 4LE
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00069/CLU
Lawful Development Certificate for use of the site for open storage (B8) and forming of hardstanding area.
Land East Side Of Leyland Lane (opposite Hollins Lane) Leyland Lancashire PR26 8LJ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00070/DIS
Discharge of condition 22 (parking surface material) of planning approval 07/2024/00617/VAR
Oaklands Convent Moss Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 4SH
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00071/NOT
Regulation 5 Notice install fixed broadband apparatus
310 & 326 Croston Road Farington Moss Leyland Lancashire PR26 6PN
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00072/DIS
Application to discharge Condition 3 (Materials), 5 (Wastewater Asset Protection) and 7 (Bannister Brook Protection) as well as the partial discharge of Condition 6 (Sound Transference) of planning permission 07/2025/00810/VAR (Variation of Conditions No 2 (Approved Plans); 15 (Outline Drainage Strategy); 19 (Drainage Strategy) and 22 (Flood Risk Assessment) of planning permission 07/2022/00745/FUL as amended by 07/2024/00765/NMA in order to reflect latest design scheme including change in unit numbers, tenure and mix, re-location of plant area, changes to elevational design, re-located cycle store, and alterations to external areas. Deletion of Condition 15 (Outline Drainage Strategy) and Condition 20 (Rooftop Plant Acoustic Survey) and the insertion of a new Affordable Housing condition. (Ameneded Description))
Heatons Engineering Quin Street Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TA
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00073/DIS
Application to discharge Condition 3 (Materials), 4 (Wastewater Asset Protection) and 6 (Bannister Brook Protection) of planning permission 07/2025/00811/VAR (Variation of Conditions No 2 (Approved Plans), Conditon 11 (Verification Report), Condition 14 (Final Drainage Strategy), and Condition 20 (Cycle Storage), as well as the deletion of Condition 8 (Drainage Strategy) and Condition 13 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Strategy) of planning permission 07/2022/00737/FUL in order to reflect the latest scheme design including changes to elevations, materials, landscaping, re-alignment of parking and re-location of cycle store (Amended Description))
Heatons Engineering Quin Street Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TA
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00074/DIS
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Contamination), 7 (Drainage), 15 (CMS) and 21 (Site Levels) for planning permission 07/2025/00025/FUL.
Land To South Of Hall Lane Longton, Preston PR4 5ZD
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Unknown07/2026/00075/DIS
Discharge of condition 11 (acoustic survey) of planning permission 07/2019/12211/FUL
Norlec Sheet Metal Limited 87 Bison Place Moss Side Industrial Estate Leyland Lancashire PR26 7QR
Received 3 Feb 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for South Ribble Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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